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DK Earth: Earth Sciences

WHY IS EARTH SCIENCE USEFUL? HOW DO EARTH SCIENTISTS WORK? GEOLOGY FIND OUT MORE Earth science is the study of our planet’s physical characteristics, from earthquakes to raindrops, and…

Harry Potter Banned?

Why do some parents want to ban the world's favorite wizard? by Shmuel Ross Related Links Banned Books The Harry Potter CompanionHarry Potter Timeline Ever since becoming…

cotinga

(Encyclopedia) cotingacotingakōtĭngˈgə [key], any of the New World tropical birds of the family Cotingidae. Cotingas range from N Argentina to the southern border of the United States; most are…

Springsteen, Bruce Frederick

(Encyclopedia) Springsteen, Bruce Frederick, 1949–, American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, nicknamed “The Boss,” b. Long Branch, N.J. Springsteen established himself as a singer and songwriter,…

Manga and Anime: The Japanese Invasion

Japanese comics and cartoons, with their bold art and complex plots, have captured the hearts and imaginations of a worldwide audience. by Jennie Wood…

Rephidim

(Encyclopedia) RephidimRephidimrĕfˈĭdĭm, rēfĭdˈĭm [key], in the Bible, unlocated place in Sinai where Moses struck the rock and brought forth water.

DK Science: Erosion

COASTAL EROSIONGLACIAL EROSIONWIND EROSIONCHEMICAL WEATHERINGMASS MOVEMENTFIND OUT MOREThe process that breaks up and carries away the rocks and soils that make up the Earth’s surface is called…